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BX02 LFS

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,579 mi
Last recorded46,579 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 LFS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 46,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 45,337 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,973 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 44,944 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 44,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 42,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 33,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 33,605 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 28,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,907 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front slightly bent

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear advise chain and sprockets at end of life !

Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,286 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 7,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 7,898 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 7,583 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 6,126 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 4,265 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 3,593 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 1,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 1,583 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 1,539 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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BX02 LFS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 19,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX02 LFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX02 LFS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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